Sukko: Nature, Parks and Culture

• The main area of the state nature reserve «Bolshoy Utrish» in Sukko consists of woodland on low, rocky mountains.
• Three species of relict juniper grow in the reserve: tall, reddish and stinking juniper.
• Cypress Lake is 2 km northeast of Sukko and was formed in the 1930s by the construction of a dam.

The main area of the «Bolshoy Utrish» nature reserve is characterized by woodland on low, rocky mountains. Its relict juniper forests include tall, reddish and stinking juniper. Stinking juniper gets its name from its pungent smell. The boundaries of the protected area may be changed by official decisions.

The artificial Cypress Lake («Kiparisovoye ozero», also «ozero Sukko») is 2 km northeast of Sukko. It was formed in the 1930s when a dam was built on a stream that flows into the Sukko River. A grove of trees by the lake was designated a natural monument of regional significance in 1983.

The «Dolina Sukko» park describes its centuries-old cypress trees as its main attraction. Visitors can also ride a zipline over Cypress Lake. Nature and activity come together in the same park, but offer different focuses.

The «Khrabroye serdtse» adventure park has four rope courses of varying difficulty on different levels. The first course is intended for children aged three and over: it consists of several simple, short sections designed to develop coordination and runs 0.5 to 1 m above the ground. This age recommendation applies to the first course only.

The adventure park also has three paintball fields and a recreation area. In its creative workshop, visitors can color, paint and decorate with decoupage clay figures in various designs. Check the park’s current operating status before visiting.

From May to September, «Afrikanskaya derevnya» holds daily three-hour programs for audiences of all ages. They feature various dance styles and a presentation of African culture. Competitions and dances among the guests involve audience participation. As schedules may change, check the dates before making plans.

A theatrical performance at the «Lvinaya golova» knight’s castle features performers from the «Park-Ekstrim» equestrian stunt theater, professional actors, acrobats, magicians and stunt performers; specially trained horses are also part of the show. Guests at the castle can also try archery or crossbow shooting. Check the current availability of this activity before visiting.

Groups on the guided «Staraya doroga» excursion meet in Sukko. Confirm the details with the provider before your trip.

If you plan to visit Cypress Lake, take into account its location 2 km northeast of the village. The «Afrikanskaya derevnya» program, by contrast, runs during the season from May to September. These details relate to different planning questions: the location of an excursion and the period when an activity is offered. Confirm dates or current operating status before making firm plans.

Discover more destinations: Mostovskoy, Moldovka, Chadyschensk, Starovelichkovskaya, Dederkoy, Leningradskaya, Nikolaenko and Verkhnebakanskiy.

Where is Cypress Lake in relation to Sukko?

The lake is 2 km northeast of Sukko. It was formed in the 1930s when a dam was built on a stream that flows into the Sukko River.

What age is the first rope course intended for?

The first course at the «Khrabroye serdtse» adventure park is intended for children aged three and over. It consists of simple, short sections and runs 0.5 to 1 m above the ground.

When do the programs at «Afrikanskaya derevnya» take place?

The programs take place daily from May to September and last three hours. As schedules may change, check the dates before your visit.

For the main travel overview: Krasnodar Region.